Johannesburg-based Christian melodic rock band ::Harbourlight:: are making a name for themselves in the Christian music scene in South Africa. They recently came to Port Elizabeth in April and played at well-supported events at Lighthouse Family Church and Harvest Christian Church. Meeting the band::Harbourlight:: is made up of four guys […]
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Shaking the atmosphere with Kingdom truths!
Music review by Pete Gooch PLANET SHAKERS – Nothing Is Impossible Planetshakers are shaking the Planet and invading Africa. Closer to home — Cape town — they planted a church, like Hillsong, a few months back. Should you go buy their latest album, they will invade your home with some […]
Richmond Hill Street Music Festival back in PE
Several streets of Port Elizabeth’s vibey Richmond Hill will be transformed into an ecelectic, open air music and café meander once again during the second Richmond Hill Street Music Festival on Saturday June 18. The first street music festival, launched by Alliance Française of Port Elizabeth during the buzz of […]
Be ready to be blown away by awesome, home-grown PROXY!
Music Review by Pete Gooch PROXY ‘s new album “Everlasting” If you, like me, had never heard of PROXY ( guys from View Church in Cape town) be ready to be blown away. It is an outstanding album setting the standard for South African churches / worship teams to follow […]
Courtney Jonas shining as co-presenter of new SA teen TV show
[notice]Gateway News writer LISA MOORE interviewed multi-talented Courtney Jonas who has recently landed an exciting opportunity to connect with South African youth through TV[/notice] Twenty-two year old Courtney Jonas has recently signed up with Integrity Africa and is currently a co-presenter on iShine Southern Starz. An extension and South African […]
Anthem Lights debut album launching in SA soon
With soaring vocals and hearts bent on ministry, Anthem Lights is set to release its infectiously melodic self-titled debut, released by Provident’s Reunion Records, in South Africa on June 14. In the USA, Johnny Stone, Program Director for Star99 in New York, says, “The first time I heard Anthem Lights […]
Calling worship leaders: chance to audition with Israel Houghton!
Grammy Award-winning American gospel superstar, Israel Houghton, will be in South Africa next week to conduct auditions for his New Breed Africa programme. The open auditions will be held in Cape Town (Radisson Blu) on June 7th, in Durban (Coastlands Hotel Umhlanga) on June 8th and Johannesburg (Pyramid Convention Centre) […]
iShine launching new media experience for teens
Christian early teen media group, iShine, is soon releasing three new music albums which will be available in an all-new format known as MVP (Music, Video, Purpose). The MVP format comprises a DVD which includes 10 new songs, 10 music videos, 10 video song explanations, inspiring interviews, as well as […]
Burn 24-7 founder to lead worship event in PE next Friday
Worshipers from throughout Port Elizabeth will pursue the presence of God together next Friday as Burn 24-7 founder Sean Feucht leads a Burn gathering in the city. Feucht, who is the founder of grassroots global worship and prayer movement Burn 24-7 is back in South Africa to fan the flames […]
Retief Burger and Joe Niemand to perform at Karoo Mighty Men
Two of South Africa’s foremost musicians, Retief Burger and Joe Niemand, will lead praise and worship during the Karoo Mighty Men Conference (KMMC) set to take place from April 29 to May 1 on the outskirts of Middelburg in the Eastern Cape on Rusoord Farm. Burger and Niemand both know […]